A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT by Lauri-Matti Parppei

Pressbook

After a breakdown, classical flute player Pauli (29), returns to his small Finnish hometown to recover at his parents' house. Unable to play his instrument, he struggles with feelings of failure. Pauli runs into Iiris, an old classmate who still lives in town and makes experimental music by herself. Iiris starts persuading him to try and make some music together, and she’s convinced that by joining forces, they’d be able to create something completely new and unique. Her chaotic energy fascinates Pauli, who has been striving for perfection and avoided mistakes all his life. Little by little he starts finding new comfort and solace in their weird sonic experiments. As old pressures resurface, Pauli faces difficult choices about his future and the friendships that have given him new hope.

World premiere in ACID Cannes 2025

Cast
Samuel Kujala - Pauli / Anna Rosaliina Kauno - Iiris / Camille Auer - Sini / Kaisa-Leena Koskenkorva - Anni

Crew
Director, writer: Lauri-Matti Parppei / Cinematorgrapher: Mikko Parttimaa / Editor: Frida Eggum Michaelsen / Sound: Yngve Leidulv Sætre, Juuso Oksala / Music: Lauri-Matti Parppei / Art Director: Nanna Hirvonen / Producer: Ilona Tolmunen / Production Company: Made / Co-producer: Vincent Saunders / Co-production Company: Goodtime Pictures

Technical Information
Original Title: Jossain on valojokaeisammu / shot digital / available for screenings in DCP 24 fps / color / 1:1.66 / 108 min / Dolby Stereo - Dolby A - Dolby SR / original language: Finnish with English, French subtitles / Finland, Norway 2025